"SpaceX Achieves Double Success: Eutelsat 36D Launch and Seventh Booster Reuse"

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SpaceX successfully launched Eutelsat 36D, a geostationary satellite for Eutelsat, marking its 30th mission of the year. The satellite, equipped with 70 Ku-band transponders, is set to replace an aging satellite and provide TV and government connectivity services over Africa and Eurasia. The Falcon 9 booster landed on a droneship, marking the 273rd successful booster recovery for SpaceX. Additionally, SpaceX launched a batch of Starlink satellites, while Eutelsat operates a network of over 600 LEO satellites after acquiring OneWeb. Eutelsat aims to offer multi-orbit capabilities for enhanced network redundancy and flexibility.
Topics:science#eutelsat-36d#falcon-9#geostationary-satellite#satellite-launch#spacetechnology#spacex
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